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Restaurants and bars in the CKL are required legally to take appropriate measures to ensure physical distancing of at least two metres between patrons from different households, including by: using reservations; limiting the number of patrons allowed in the outdoor space at one time; ensuring enough space between tables (including to allow for movement); and […]

CKL businesses and organizations, did you know that you can arrange for your employees , including management, to complete training to promote understanding and compliance with the (Ontario) Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1 (“OHSA”) . The training is designed to help every employer and employee learn about his or her rights

When first introduced, the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (the “CEWS”) was to be available for 12 weeks ending June 6, 2020, with the possible extension by regulation to no later than September 30, 2020. The initial 12 week period was comprised of three separate qualifying periods (i.e., Period 1 – March 15, 2020 to April

Despite the wonderful weather, COVID-19 still pervades our community, including through asymptomatic carriers.  What you should do if there is a case of COVID-19 in your workplace:  Employees/Co-workers Anyone with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 must NOT go to work and should self-isolate at home. If contact with a positive case is confirmed, further directions will be provided

The Ontario government announced  the release of a safety plan for the 2020-21 school year.  According to the government press release, school boards will be asked to plan for the following three scenarios: 1. “Normal school day routine with enhanced public health protocols – Students going to school every day, in classes that reflect standard class

As we gradually re-open in the CKL, many of us remain working at home remotely. In fact, for some of us, this may be the “new normal”, even as our workplaces fully re-open to traditional operations. Working at home has its own issues, legally speaking. Here is a tip sheet for best practices for working

As CKL reopens gradually, the Ontario government plans to improve case and contact management to more quickly test, trace and isolate cases of COVID-19 to stop the spread of the virus and prepare for any potential future waves. These additional measures include a comprehensive case and contact management strategy, Protecting Ontarians through Enhanced Case and Contact Management,

Lindsay’s DriveTest re-opens on Monday. Ontario’s driver testing services provider, DriveTest, will begin offering limited services across the province beginning Monday, June 22, 2020, with the expectation of restoring full services by September. This gradual, staggered approach, based on customer date of birth, will ensure that strict protocols are in place to prevent the spread

As expected, yesterday the Ontario government passed the Protecting Small Business Act, temporarily halting or reversing evictions of commercial tenants and protecting them from being locked out or having their assets seized during COVID-19. The legislation applies to businesses that are eligible for federal/provincial rent assistance for evictions from May 1, 2020 until August 31, 2020. Landlords

Today the federal government announced that the government is extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) by eight weeks.  This extension will make the benefit available to eligible workers for up to a total of 24 weeks. The government has also made changes to the CERB attestation, which will encourage Canadians receiving the benefit to find employment